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How the Recession Hurts Women

Top unhealthy ways women cope with stress during economic downturn.

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More women feel superstressed during economic downturns—84% versus 75% of men—according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association. How do they cope?

Many women opt for unhealthy habits. Asked to identify what they do for relief, here’s how they responded.
 

 

 

HabitPercentage
Shopping 25%
Gambling 4%
Eating39%
Drinking15%
Watching TV or movies more than 2 hours a day40%
Smoking17%
Last Updated: February 23, 2009

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